Jason Bradley Greeson, a 40-year-old white male from Buford, Georgia, died on August 23, 2018. His death occurred in the parking lot of Lanier Islands Community Church on Lanier Islands Parkway in Hall County. Greeson had driven his truck to the location and died from what investigators determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A family member discovered him and contacted emergency services.
At the time of his death, Greeson was the subject of a police investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Potential victims had come forward to law enforcement on the same day he died. Authorities were in the process of securing warrants related to these accusations when Greeson took his own life.
Greeson was a well-known figure in the local youth hockey community, working as the Pro Shop Manager at the Ice Forum in Duluth and having a long career as a coach. The news of the allegations and his subsequent suicide sent shockwaves through the community. Following his death, the Gwinnett County Police closed their investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations as they could not proceed with prosecution. However, USA Hockey, the sport's governing body, planned to continue its own investigation to identify any other potential victims and offer support. No arrests were made, and there were no suspects to charge in the criminal case due to Greeson's death.
